Bill Burr | #003 The Kenny Aronoff Sessions

Pull up a chair, kick back, and get ready for a warm and thoroughly entertaining chat with Kenny and his very close friend, Bill Burr. World renowned comedian, co-creator of the critically acclaimed Netflix show "F is for Family," and self-described ‘Dad drummer’, Bill joins our host for a wide-ranging and laugh-filled conversation covering such topics as school experiences and the Kennedy Center Honors to their shared love of sports, performing, and iconic musicians.

In this candid and lively discussion, Kenny and Bill touch upon several themes that resonate with their personal and professional lives including the challenges and adventures of touring, Bill’s momentous Fenway gig, and his love for, and comparison of, music and comedy. Together, they also explore the exhilaration of performing live, the preparation that goes into it, and the importance of being true to yourself in building a successful career. Join these Titans of their trade here today as they share laughter, anecdotes, and thought-provoking perspectives while weaving together the worlds of music, sports, and comedy - a revealing and unforgettable conversation between two brilliant minds that is certain to leave you craving more.

Episode Highlights:

• New York City then and now
• The evolution of Bill’s touring habits
• Bill and Kenny’s love of sports
• The Kinks
• Bill’s experiences with radio DJ’s
• His Fenway show
• The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees
• Capitalism and consumption
• “Be exactly what you are”
• Bill’s early interest in becoming a musician
• Bill and Kenny’s school experiences
• Kenny’s Kennedy Center gig preparation process
• Some of their favorite musicians
• Kenny’s Nashville experience
• Vinnie Colaiuta and his love of Garry Wright’s The Dream Weaver
• Kenny “playing to the back of the audience”
• Bill’s comparison of music and comedy

Quotes:

"Just focus on the end zone. Don't worry about what they're saying. But of course, you worry about what everybody's saying."

"That's being rich. If you can, anytime you want, you can just walk out and go get some ice cream, like, you're rich."

"One of my biggest strengths is I know what I suck at."

"I still have that thing where I think I'm an idiot because I just have my report cards playing on a loop in my head."

"Just because you see the page doesn't mean you know it."

"That's what it is. I bombed on that one. I'm going to keep going."

"A drummer like Vinnie will appreciate great music no matter what it is."

"It's so much easier to get free as a comedian because you're already speaking."

"It's all the same thing. It's knowing your instrument and being able to go into flow and improvising after you've got all this skill."

"The balls it takes to do stand-up, you'd think that you then wouldn't have any fear. But it's like your act becomes like this safety blanket."

Links:

Kenny Aronoff

Bill Burr